Bawtry vs Worksop
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Worksop offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Worksop has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Worksop
£220,609
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Worksop
78.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Worksop
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Worksop
418.8
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Worksop
70.9
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Worksop
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Worksop is £220,609, which is 32% less than Bawtry at £291,552. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Worksop it is a flat at £103,565.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 62% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £130,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bawtry prices grew faster — 27% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 78.9 offences per 1,000 people, Worksop is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Bawtry's 116.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Worksop it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberBawtry has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Worksop. Bawtry has 1 schools in total, while Worksop has 15.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worksop School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Worksop |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Worksop offers faster average downloads at 418.8 Mbps, compared to 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 94.1% in Worksop. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 80% in Worksop.
Worksop is the faster of the two by 79% on average download speed (419 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bawtry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Worksop. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,099 in Worksop. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Worksop.
Worksop has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £27,853.3 in Worksop. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 44.4 in Worksop. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 56.2% in Worksop. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 65.9% in Worksop.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Worksop |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 43,435 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £27,853.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 23.4% |
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